Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives Through a variety of in-class, clinically based and student driven activities this subject will enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical basis, preventive measures, nursing care and therapeutics related to the renal impaired adult/child; develop knowledge and skill necessary to provide therapeutic nursing interventions in the care of the acute/chronically ill renal transplant patient; evaluate the principles of the various immunotherapy options and demonstrate safe nursing management of the renal transplant patient; explore and evaluate nursing strategies that minimise both short and long term complications of renal transplantation; explore therapeutic nursing interventions that assist the patient and families to cope with renal transplantation; develop an appreciation of the psychosocial needs of the individual and significant others requiring renal transplant; discuss a variety of complex ethical and legal issues related to the renal transplant adult and child; critically evaluate the contribution members of the multidisciplinary team bring to the total management of the individual requiring dialysis therapy and transplantation.
Synopsis This subject expands students theoretical knowledge about caring for clients experiencing renal impairment and explores the various therapeutic nursing strategies and technologies associated with care of adults and children with renal transplants. The opportunity to consolidate nephrology nursing practice is provided through a clinical component and field experience.
Assessment A community based project, an educational program and by clinical performance.